Month: August 2010

–Here is the chorus “Like a G5 yeah you rushed to rescue me Took a cross in exchange for a throne to save me You began the work and I know you’ll finish And make all things right when you come back Cause you’re my hero, you already saved the day Cause you’re my hero,…

Yesterday was our church’s 94th anniversary! On August 16, 1916 the Christ-followers of Fairdale, KY came together to establish a Baptist church in the area. It was the first baptist church founded in the area. We are humbled that after 94 years, God is still at work; the Bible is still the authority; love is…

Most people do not have a good understanding of Hell. Here is R.C. Sproul on hell. It is really good.

“Only supernaturalists really see nature.” -C.S. Lewis Read this post about seeing nature.

Tonight while reading to JJ before bed, I came across yet another awesome passage in the Jesus Storybook Bible. (If you do not own this children’s Bible yet, please make plans to go get one. It is so good for adults.) This passage is the last paragraph from the story of the three wise men…

Rick Pitino (Head Coach of University of Louisville Men’s basketball team) recently made this wise statement: “…if you tell the truth your problems will become a part of the past. If you lie, they are a part of your future.” In a setting where forgiveness is real and practiced (like among the church), this comment…

Today I heard someone in passing speak of a ‘pessimistic deacon’. I found it humorous.  Christians should not be pessimistic. Deacons (humble servants in the church) should not be pessimistic. They should be humble servants. Let’s please take a moment to examine ourselves. Are you pessimistic? Are you pessimistic in words or attitude? Don’t Be!

At our church, we are committed to memorizing God’s Word. Each Wednesday night prayer meeting we pass out memory verse cards and the following week we take a few minutes to hear people quote them. It is very encouraging to hear folks committing truth to memory. This past week was 1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore encourage…

“the harvest is plentiful…” in our garden. It has been such a God-centered hobby for me this summer to take care of the garden. Here is what got out of it today. “God gives the increase.”